Protesting students told to apologize or face suspension

6:45 PM,
Oct. 31, 2012

Students at Madison Parish High School walked out of school Tuesday in protest.

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Madison High School junior Qweonna Blair, who led a group of student protesters at the school on Tuesday, said those who attempted to return to school on Wednesday were faced with an ultimatum by the principal: "Write a letter of apology or be suspended."

Blair and a group of students walked out of school and stood on a hill across the street to protest what they said was a lack of books, teachers, and respect for students by the principal. Madison Parish Superintendent Lisa Wilmore went to the school to meet with students to hear their concerns.